Speaking the truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act, so said George Orwell, author of "1984."
Computers and the Internet have not only made the most significant advances in our lives possible, it has also been an unwitting betrayer.

Described by James Franco as “one of the best festivals in the States,” South by SouthWest is a convergence of music, film and interactive technologies where big name musicians, tech companies, and even an Academy Award-winning movie have premiered.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has said it will not bring charges against Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks. Those who believe the DOJ statement are in the minority. That says something very important about the Department’s standing.

It is undeniable that Nazi Germany had one of the worst, if not the worst, government in history. This is not a movie about the German Government. "The Book Thief" is an honest look at the human spirit that will grip your heart from start to finish.

America has become the nation of cover-ups from lying us into wars to crimes against humanity to nuclear cover-ups to gag orders silencing crime victims. A public tired of lies, stays home as "The Fifth Estate" flops.

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Fifth Estate actor Benedict Cumberbatch appeared on Friday's Graham Norton chat show in the UK. Up for discussion was his role as Sherlock Holmes and Julian Assange but more importantly his latest range of memes.

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Eva Gollinger of RT Spanish interviewed Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London about US interception of communications in Latin America, Snowden, whistleblowers and journalists in general and also the upcoming film on WikiLeaks and Assange.

Julian Assange formally inaugurated a political party bearing the name of his anti secrecy organization. He may not be able to leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, but that's not stopping him from announcing a campaign for the Senate in Australia.

WikiLeaks and Julian Assange have always seemed destined to become Hollywood fodder. The Fifth Estate is set for first release on October 11. Assange has previously attacked the movie, calling its screenplay a mass propaganda attack on WikiLeaks.

WikiLeaks raised nearly $90,000 in 2012, with about $1,300 coming in each day since it took Snowden under its wing, from people around the world, some of whom give just a few dollars to do their part in making the world a more transparent place.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was interviewed by George Stephanopoulos of ABC News with questions on the Edward Snowden, NSA whistleblower story. Assange is asked what the situation currently is with Snowden.

The Guardian's Glenn Greenwald broke the Snowden-NSA spy scandal. Greenwald's honest reporting has infuriated fellow journalists and politicians alike. The PR nightmare for government officials has only just begun with promises of more leaks forthcoming.

One year after joining, WikiLeaks volunteer Thordarson became an FBI informant. He joined WikiLeaks in 2010 while he was in high school. His adventures illustrate the lengths to which the US government was willing to go in its pursuit of Julian Assange.

On Monday, Julian Assange confirmed that Edward Snowden was "in a safe place" together with Sarah Harrison, a WikiLeaks representative. RT interviewed Kristinn Hrafnsson, WikiLeaks representative in Iceland, on the story.

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While mystery currently surrounds the location of the NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden, reportedly heading to Cuba for onward travel to Ecuador, but not seen on the plane, we hear that he is safe and well. Updated with video.

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange was on Twitter Saturday urging the world to support Edward Snowden who admitted leaking top-secret details about US surveillance programs. He said a brave country should step forward and offer Snowden asylum.

Sydney -
Edward Snowden is now officially a wanted man. He’s been charged under the Espionage Act and theft. The charges were filed in Virginia in a court “which handles many national security charges”, according to The New York Times.

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According to reports yesterday, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been in touch with representatives of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, with a view to helping Snowden obtain political asylum in Iceland.

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The meeting between Ecuador's Foreign Minister, Ricardo Patiño and his UK counterpart, William Hague offered no "breakthrough". Julian Assange is now prepared for a half-decade stint in the Ecuadorian Embassy.

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Julian Assange has now been under virtual house arrest in the London Embassy of Ecuador for a year. Some would say that even if he is guilty, he has served his time and charges against him should now be dropped.

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RT interviewed Julian Assange live at the Ecuadorian Embassy to discuss the case of Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower and asked his opinion on this situation and the position with whistleblowers as a whole.

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The British Foreign Secretary was mulling over whether to meet with Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño in London during his June visit, to discuss the situation of Julian Assange. Now a date has been agreed for the meeting.

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Ecuador's Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño is hoping to have talks with his UK counterpart, Foreign Secretary William Hague when he visits London later this month. Hague is apparently "considering that request."

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks from the second-floor balcony of Ecuador's Embassy in central London on Sunday afternoon.
The embassy was heavily guarded by a big contingent of London police.
Assange's supporters gathered on the sidewalk across the embassy.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks from the second-floor balcony of Ecuador's Embassy in central London on Sunday afternoon.
The embassy was heavily guarded by a big contingent of London police.
Assange's supporters gathered on the sidewalk across the embassy.